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Motul Asia Pacific proudly launches all-new Motul Asia Hub

Lionel Dantiacq, CEO of Motul Asia Pacific, cut the ribbon to launch a new, state-of-the-art Motul regional warehouse, the Motul Asia Hub, on 1st March 2022. The Motul Asia Hub is located at the Pacific Logistics Group (PLG), Tuas Headquarters at Singapore’s brand new Tuas Mega Port. The 700,000 sq ft facility will support and enhance Motul’s supply chain across the Asia Pacific region by consolidating warehousing and inventory operations. The Hub will play a monumental role as Motul continues to build a greater presence across the APAC region and further strengthens its leadership in high performance lubricants and fluids for all uses.

Motul is excited about the launch of the Asia Hub, which will be essential to support its ambitions of accelerated growth. A modern supply chain solution will tackle the complexities of the market and streamline business operations.

The unique location of the warehouse will provide a geographical advantage for faster and easier transit with quick turnaround times for both air and sea shipments to all regional markets. The close proximity to the Tuas Mega Port makes the location of the warehouse optimal for improved supply chain efficiency. The facility will also house the latest technology, including a secure web-based inventory management system for instant access to up to date information.

Through the partnership with PLG and their bonded facilities, Motul will ensure a streamlined distribution network across the region to support its dealers. A unique aspect of the bonded facilities is the exemption of GST imposed on goods imported to be re-exported, reducing processing time and overhead costs leading to ultimate efficiency.

Motul continues to expand its market reach across APAC and exceed customer expectations. Providing the highest level of service to its customers is a core value at Motul and the Hub will enable it to meet the growing demands of the consumers. With an ever-changing automotive industry and new technologies pushing boundaries every day, the Hub will allow Motul to bring newly developed product lines to market faster than their competitors across the region. Motul aims to broaden its category reach and embrace product innovations for changing mobility requirements.

Asia has been a key market to Motul’s global business for many years, and the region continues to grow as the demand for lubricants ramps up. Motul Asia Pacific has set a clear target to focus on the needs of its discerning customers. With the launch of the Asia Hub, Motul will deliver its high-quality range of products to customers across the region in the only way they know how, fast and reliable. The Hub will also serve as a landmark for Motul to remain a preferred choice for customers for years to come.

LIONEL DANTIACQ | CEO Motul Asia Pacific

“The launch of our new Motul Asia Hub today represents an exciting continuation of our efforts to capitalize on Asia’s dynamic growth and transformation. With this Hub, we aim to streamline our supply chain in the region and bring our products to customers with greater efficiency. Catering to the customer’s need is at the core of who we are, and this Hub serves as a symbol of our dedication to hundreds of thousands of customers who choose Motul. The Hub will play a monumental role in expanding our reach, tapping new markets and bringing these amazing Motul products to existing and new customers for all their lubrication needs.”

ABOUT MOTUL

Motul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its Motul Tech activity. Motul offers a whole range of products for everyday car use, including the 8100, H-tech, RBF series, ATF, CVTF and DCTF among others. Motul products ensure all parts of the car are kept in pristine condition to extract maximum performance and reliability.

Unanimously recognised for more than 150 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognised as a specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant, issued from the aeronautical industry, making use of esters technology: 300V lubricant. In 2021, Motul launched the newest iteration of the 300V with revolutionary technology, setting a new benchmark for high-performance lubricants.
Motul is a partner to many manufacturers and racing teams in order to further their technological development in motorsports. It has invested in many international competitions as an official supplier for several championship winning racing teams.

Motul is committed to its growing business presence in Asia Pacific. Over the years, the company has expanded operations significantly. Currently it has 3 major manufacturing facilities and 2 R&D centres across the region to cater to the ever-growing demand. These centres focus on refining the lubricant technology for Asian climate and driving conditions, which are vastly different from Europe.

MOTUL Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd
1A International Business Park, #06-03
Singapore 609933
www.motul.com

For more information, please contact Motul at pr@motul.com.sg

Motul Announces Australian Supercars Partnership with Todd Hazelwood and Matt Stone Racing

A brand that has been synonymous with motorsport for more than a decade, Motul, is officially announcing itself as the official lubricant partner for Matt Stone Racing at the 2022 Repco Supercars Championship. Motul is proud to be partnering with the Gold Coast-based team that has proven itself to be a championship contender over the years. The team will use the iconic Motul 300V to power their #35 Holden ZB Commodore Supercar, driven by young Aussie Todd Hazelwood.

Motul is a brand that is built upon the legacy of passion for motorsports, and their numerous wins across different racing categories around the world is a testament to the superiority of their products. Through this new partnership, Motul adds to its rich racing heritage by joining the iconic Australian touring car championship.

Todd Hazelwood is a young and energetic racing driver that has proven his ability through his strong work ethic, showing his passion and dedication to the sport and those who support him. Motul will strengthen his pursuits out on track with their flagship oils and other essential lubricants for the duration of the 14-event season. It is important to keep the naturally aspirated V8 engine powerful and reliable over the course of the season which features a highly competitive mix of sprint and endurance events.

Besides the action on track, Todd will also be incorporating Motul into elements of his life off the track – including his karting weekends and personal car restoration projects. Motul offers the same high-end products that deliver racing-grade performance in competiton, available for purchase to everyday road users. Motul continually works alongside racing teams and drivers to improve their products and provide the best product experience for their discerning customers.

Matt Stone Racing and Todd Hazelwood kick-off their season campaign on March 4-6 at Sydney Motorsport Park.

QUOTES

Todd Hazelwood | Driver, #35 Matt Stone Racing Holden ZB Commodore Supercar

“The team and I at Matt Stone Racing are both super excited and incredibly proud to introduce Motul as our official oil and lubricants partner whilst competing in the 2022 Supercars Championship. This partnership adds huge benefits to the team and we look forward to sharing success together this year. Motul has over 150 years of incredible history and huge success in Motorsport around the world. To be the very first Supercars driver representing the brand is a huge honour and I look forward to working with the whole Motul team throughout the year both on and off track.

“The Supercars Championship is separated by the smallest of margins and is well known as the toughest touring car championship in the world. Using the latest innovation and technology supplied by Motul is a huge asset for our Supercars program. When searching for the extra advantage over our competition, no doubt we will see an increase in peak performance and reliability when it comes to performing on track in 2022 thanks to Motul. Together, we aim to create our own piece of history together in Australia, adding to the Motul racing legacy.”

Carlo Savoca | Chief Marketing Officer, Motul Asia Pacific

“Motul is delighted to be the official oil and lubricant partner for Todd and the Matt Stone Racing team. For over 150 years, Motul has been synonymous with motorsport excellence and we are excited to be associated with MSR, one of the strongest teams on the grid. We wish the best for Todd and the team for this upcoming season, and are confident that our flagship lubricant product, the 300V, will contribute to their performance and success in 2022.”

About Motul

Motul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its Motul Tech activity. Motul offers a whole range of products for everyday car use, including the 8100, H-tech, RBF series, ATF, CVTF and DCTF among others. Motul products ensure all parts of the car are kept in pristine condition to extract maximum performance and reliability.

Unanimously recognised for more than 150 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognised as a specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant, issued from the aeronautical industry, making use of esters technology: 300V lubricant. In 2021, Motul launched the newest iteration of the 300V with revolutionary technology, setting a new benchmark for high-performance lubricants.

Motul is a partner to many manufacturers and racing teams in order to further their technological development in motorsports. It has invested in many international competitions as an official supplier for several championship winning racing teams.

Motul is committed to its growing business presence in Asia Pacific. Over the years, the company has expanded operations significantly. Currently it has 3 major manufacturing facilities and 2 R&D centres across the region to cater to the ever-growing demand. These centres focus on refining the lubricant technology for Asian climate and driving conditions, which are vastly different from Europe.

MOTUL Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd

1A International Business Park, #06-03

Singapore 609933

www.motul.com

For more information, please contact Motul at pr@motul.com.sg

Motul Claims 24 Hours of Daytona Victory After Sensational Pfaff Motorsports Win

The 60th Rolex 24 at Daytona produced a spectacular nail-biting finish with podium spots being contested for well into the final hour of the race. 2021 GTD Champions Pfaff Motorsports eventually came home to claim a hard-fought victory in the new GTD Pro class. It all came down to the final lap of the race, where the #9 Pfaff Motorsports Porsche made contact with the #2 KCMG Porsche but kept on track to maintain the lead and eventually cross the chequered flag in P1. It was a stunning display of strength and determination that resulted in the eventual triumph for the Motul-backed Porsche squad.

Right from the green flag, Pfaff Motorsports challenged for the class lead. The trio of Matt Campbell, Felipe Nasr and Mathieu Jaminet was on an all-out attack, continually pushing the Porsche 911 GT3R to its maximum. The battle for the lead in the GTD Pro class culminated into a “crazy fight” between Jaminet and his fellow Porsche driver Laurens Vanthoor for the closing 2 hours, highlighted by a historic battle in the final 30 minutes of the race. The Pfaff Motorsports car handled pressure from the chasing #2 Porsche brilliantly even after 24 hours of intense racing.

Motul’s 300V and Gear Competition oils aided in keeping the engine and gearbox running in pristine condition despite constantly hopping over kerbs, revving to the max and pushing the engine at top speeds for the majority of the race. Jaminet refused to give up and kept his composure, clocking in consistent lap times despite the rival Porsche looming in his rear-view mirrors. It all boiled down to the final few minutes as the Porsche of Vanthoor gained the lead with less than 3 laps to go. At the moment when hope seemed to be lost for the Pfaff Motorsports team, Jaminet refused to give up and made an attempt to regain the lead on the final lap, going late on the brakes into the hairpin and brilliantly snatching back the lead. From there, he relied on the power of the Motul-powered engine to maintain the gap on the final straight, taking a monumental class victory despite contact in the final corners of the race.

Motul and Pfaff Motorsports have worked alongside each other, enjoying a multitude of successes over the years. This latest win at Daytona 24 demonstrated the core values of their partnership, hard work and determination. Motul’s years of research and development, along with the flagship ESTERCore® technology has aided to produce the legendary 300V. This lubricant plays an integral role in keeping the engine reliable during endurances race.

The 300V allowed the drivers to push the engine to the maximum around the largely-flat-out Daytona International Speedway and keep all parts running smoothly and reliably, especially on a weekend such as this with unseasonably cold temperatures and changing track conditions. For the Pfaff Motorsport team, this extra boost proved invaluable in the closing stages of the race and earned them the victory.

For Pfaff Motorsports and Motul, this was an important victory to kick off their 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the most spectacular fashion. Powered by the 300V, the Porsche 911 GT3 R showcased the power and reliability of the lubricant at North America’s most iconic endurance event. It is a historic and emphatic win to start the 2022 chapter in Motul’s 169-year-old legacy book.

Race Results

#9 Pfaff Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R – P1 (Fastest Lap – 1:45.209)

Mathieu Jaminet | Matt Campbell | Felipe Nasr

Mathieu Jaminet | Driver, #9 Pfaff Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R

“At the moment I am speechless. It is difficult to realize what just happened. This is the biggest race I have won in my career. This is the one everyone wants to win; it is the watch (Rolex Daytona) everyone wants to have. To finally get it, it is incredible. I need some time to realize what just happened. Especially in that way: a proper field, proper cars around us. I had a crazy finish with one of the best GT drivers in the world fighting against me. The big picture is just perfect.

“Matt did an incredible job throughout the race but especially at the end, because he brought the car back up to the KCMG Porsche which made a huge difference. I am super happy.

“Honestly, I didn’t know it was the last lap. Everyone will remember the last four minutes, but for me, it was two hours of hard fighting. To stay in front for two hours was tough – really tough. When it comes down to the last lap of 24-hours of racing, it is what everyone wants to have, including us drivers, but on the other hand, I feel for the other team because they deserved to win as much as we do. So, hats off to Laurens and to the KCMG crew because they also deserved that win. We worked hard for it. Hats off to everyone at Pfaff Motorsports. They did an amazing job on strategy and in the pits.”

Matt Campbell | Driver, #9 Pfaff Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R

“I’m super emotional. We are pretty speechless to win a race in such a fashion, especially in the new era with GTD Pro. It is fantastic. To win it the way we did with Mathieu in the car and the finish we had, it just makes it that extra special. And now we can call ourselves Rolex 24 Hour winners. It is an incredible feeling.

“If you look at the cars that were in GTD Pro, it was a race of attrition. We just knew we had to keep it clean until the morning and see if we were in a position to fight, and we were. We had a fantastic strategy and we were able to bring the car back to the front with five hours to go. Then we could start thinking about pacing ourselves for the final hours.

“Mathieu and I have done this race many times. We have come close many times, and now to be able to finally have a win, especially with a full-season effort with Pfaff, it is a great way to start the season. Hopefully, we can get a few more along the way.”

About Motul

Motul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its Motul Tech activity. Motul offers a whole range of products for everyday car use, including the 8100, H-tech, RBF series, ATF, CVTF and DCTF among others. Motul products ensure all parts of the car are kept in pristine condition to extract maximum performance and reliability.

Unanimously recognised for more than 150 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognised as a specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant, issued from the aeronautical industry, making use of esters technology: 300V lubricant. In 2021, Motul launched the newest iteration of the 300V with revolutionary technology, setting a new benchmark for high-performance lubricants.

Motul is a partner to many manufacturers and racing teams in order to further their technological development in motorsports. It has invested in many international competitions as an official supplier for several championship winning racing teams.

Motul is committed to its growing business presence in Asia Pacific. Over the years, the company has expanded operations significantly. Currently it has 3 major manufacturing facilities and 2 R&D centres across the region to cater to the ever-growing demand. These centres focus on refining the lubricant technology for Asian climate and driving conditions, which are vastly different from Europe.

MOTUL Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd
1A International Business Park, #06-03
Singapore 609933
www.motul.com

For more information, please contact Motul at pr@motul.com.sg.